Cub Scout Pack 919 in Eden Prairie

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Voting is now closed. If you haven’t voted, please do so at the Pinewood Derby this afternoon.

Pack 919 Cub Scouts & Parents,

It’s time to prepare for the 2011 Pack 919 Pinewood Derby Race! Derby car kits were handed out at the meeting this week. Please contact your den leader if you missed the meeting and didn’t get your car kit, or if you want to buy another one. Additional cars are $5 each. Here is the important information:
1. What trophies will be given out this year?
a. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest cars for the Pack and also within each Den (Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Sr. Webelos). Trophies will also be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd “Best Theme” and “Coolest Cars Not In Theme” of the Pack (not from each Den). Your Scout does not have to design their car within the theme, which is one of the reasons why the coolest car awards are also given out.
2. What is the theme for this year?
a. Sports teams. Please decorate your car with your favorite team colors, numbers, logos, etc. They could be the Wild, Twins, Timberwolves, Vikings, Green Bay Packers, EP Eagles, St. Paul Saints, UofM Gophers, etc.
3. When can we use EP Senior Center for woodcutting?
a. Saturday, January 15th and Saturday, January 22nd. Sign up sheets and times will be posted at the December Pack meeting. The Senior Center requests no more than 6 scouts (with parents) at a time in the facilities. One-hour time slots are recommended. Each family is responsible to pay $2 at the door per car kit.
4. Where and when is the car check in/weigh in?
a. Saturday, January 29th at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie, between 6 and 8pm. Please check your cars in room #239 (Chief Joseph room, right next to the new Chapel). Signs will be posted. Cars will be locked over night in this room and brought out for the Derby the next day. Please review the Pinewood Derby rules before you bring your car to check in/weigh in.
5. Where and when is the Pinewood Derby Race?
a. Sunday, January 30th, from 1-3pm at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie. We will be in the large gym (Nazareth room). Signs will be posted.
6. What are the Pinewood Derby rules?
a. Please see information at this link http://www.abc-pinewood-derby.com/pinewood_derby_rules.htm.
7. Can non-Scouts make a car and race in the Pinewood Derby?
a. Yes! Parents, siblings and friends are welcome to participate. Car kits are available for $5 each. Non-Scouts will race in the “Open Field” category and are not eligible for trophies.
8. Are volunteers needs?
a. Yes! We will need 4+ parents to help at the check-in on January 29th. We will need 6+ parents to help during the race on January 30th.

We are looking forward to helping your Scouts create another memorable Pinewood Derby Race. Please contact Joe Thomas, 952-934-2624, with any additional questions in this year’s race.

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Online voting is now closed. If you haven’t voted yet, please do so at the Pinewood Derby this afternoon!

Pack 497 — The calendar has turned to December and all your holiday greenery (and extra popcorn) should have been delivered. If not, please do that just as soon as possible.

Also,
1. We still have a handful of extra wreaths, living trees, etc. If you can help sell these for the pack (even to yourselves at discounted rates!) please contact Ann Rorem asap. annrorem {at} gmail(.)com

2. Attached is a sign-up for bell-ringing. We still lack 6 spots (and can accommodate more than that if needed). If you haven’t signed up please email Beth Witherspoon bspoon01 {at} aol(.)com or we’ll fix it at the Dec. 14 pack meeting.

3. Finally, the Pinewood Derby is coming up on Sunday, January 24 at 1:00. We’ll send more info to the boys about it, but our theme is “Winter Olympics.” We’ll have prizes for best cars in theme and best cars not in theme. We’ll also have a car-cutting day at the EP Senior Center if you’re interested. It looks like this will likely be the morning of Sat., Jan. 9 (and possible Jan. 16). I’ll let you know when I get confirmation about it.

Have a great day!